🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Middleton
9 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bee Network | ~28 min | 147 | 04:25 | 21:40 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand F) |
| 18 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 134 | 05:32 | 22:00 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand F) |
| 59 | Bee Network | ~44 min | 128 | 05:11 | 00:10 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) |
| 163 | Bee Network | ~33 min | 118 | 05:13 | 23:53 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) |
| 112 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 98 | 05:40 | 23:50 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop B) |
| 156 | Bee Network | ~32 min | 45 | 06:50 | 23:43 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand C) |
| 41 | Bee Network | ~53 min | 37 | 06:14 | 23:19 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop R) |
| 114 | Bee Network | ~61 min | 1 | 17:19 | 17:19 | Manchester Town Hall (Stop SB) |
| 17A | Bee Network | ~22 min | 1 | 04:55 | 04:55 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand F) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Middleton?
9 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Middleton: the 17 (Bee Network), the 18 (Bee Network), the 59 (Bee Network), the 163 (Bee Network), the 112 (Bee Network), the 156 (Bee Network), the 41 (Bee Network), the 114 (Bee Network), the 17A (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Middleton?
Around 28 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Middleton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 04:25 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Middleton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.